Chapter 354, Heavy Words
"Master, Granny, I'll come visit you again in a few days. Please take good care of yourselves!"
Daohua checked again and made sure that the two old people would not lack for food, clothing and other daily necessities in the next few days before she said goodbye to them.
Granny Gu smiled and nodded. "Let's go! If we don't leave now, the sun will be high soon. It's the hottest time of the year now, so be careful of heatstroke. By the way, go home and ask your grandmother for me."
Daohua agreed with a smile.
Gu Jian glanced at Daohua and said sternly, "You're already a grown-up girl now. Don't be so hasty in doing things. Don't eat too much cold food like watermelon. Don't think you can be cautious just because you're in good health."
Daohua smiled awkwardly and said, "Mother-in-law, Master, I'm leaving." After that, she bowed to the two old people and left with Wang Man'er, looking like she was fleeing in panic.
Xiao Yeyang was watching from the side and found it a little funny. When he smiled, Gu Jian immediately glanced at him and said, "And you, be careful. A girl's reputation is the most important thing. If you dare to do anything wrong, hmph!"
Xiao Yeyang's face froze, and he looked a little uncomfortable: "Master Gu, how could I..."
Gu Jian gave him a sidelong glance and said, "How could I not know your little thoughts?" Then he glanced at his young apprentice who had already walked away and said seriously, "Let me remind you, at your age, you are just beginning to fall in love, and there are some things you can't control, but..."
"If you can't guarantee a future for that girl, then don't mess with her. Think about your status, and then think about hers. Are you sure those people in the capital can accept her?"
Listening to Gu Jian's words, Xiao Yeyang was a little embarrassed at first, but after hearing the latter part, his heart was shocked and he raised his head and looked at Gu Jian in a daze.
During this period, he only wanted to be close to Daohua and be nice to her. He had never thought about what Master Gu said.
Seeing him like this, Grandma Gu sighed and stood by without stopping her brother from preaching.
She saw how close the two children were, but in this world, feelings alone were not enough, especially in the royal family, where marriage involved too many things.
Gu Jian continued, "You are the legitimate son of Prince Ping and the emperor's nephew. Your every move is watched by everyone. There are many people who want to take advantage of you."
"If you act too intimate with that girl in front of outsiders, you'll bring her into trouble. If something really happens, are you sure you can protect her?"
He said this with a mocking look on his face.
"You must know that everything you have now was given to you by others. Once you fail to live up to their expectations, they can take it back at any time."
"Don't be fooled by your impressive appearance. You're just a facade. You'll fall apart if pushed. You can't even protect yourself, let alone others."
Xiao Yeyang's mood at this moment was in turmoil. He wanted to refute Master Gu's words. He wanted to say that he could protect the rice flowers well, but a voice in his heart told him that everything Master Gu said was true.
Seeing Xiao Yeyang's stunned look, Gu Jian didn't say anything more: "Think about it carefully. Okay, get out of here!"
Xiao Yeyang came back to his senses, glanced at Gu Jian, bowed to him and Grandma Gu, then turned and left without saying a word.
After everyone left, Granny Gu looked at her brother with a reproachful expression: "What you said just now was too harsh."
Gu Jian sighed, "It would be better if it was more severe. Only then can he face reality. We don't want to see either of the two children get hurt."
"Yang'er has no say in his marriage. It's better for him to realize this as soon as possible to avoid hurting others and himself."
Granny Gu sighed, "I think Yang'er is very attached to Daohua, I'm afraid he can't let her go."
Gu Jian: "If you can't let go, then make plans early. If you really want to let go, who can stop him?"
Seeing Granny Gu's worried look, Gu Jian quickly said, "Sister, don't worry about the children."
Granny Gu gave him a sidelong glance. "How could I not worry? You and I have been through a rough life, and we've finally found some comfort from our two children. How could I bear to see them hurt?"
Gu Jian was helpless: "The situation is not as serious as we thought. I am observing it with a cold eye. It is Yang'er who is being too enthusiastic. Daohua is deliberately avoiding getting close to Yang'er. Maybe she is not interested in him at all."
Granny Gu: "In that case, won't Yang'er still get hurt?"
Gu Jian said calmly, "Who doesn't experience setbacks in life? Going through this emotional ordeal might actually be a good thing for Yang'er."
"I hope both children are fine."
On the boat back to the city, Daohua sat in the cabin and looked at Xiao Yeyang standing on the deck in silence. She felt a little puzzled and turned to ask Wang Maner to call Defu in.
"What happened to your master?"
Defu smiled bitterly and shook his head.
Daohua: "Did my master say that to him when we were leaving?"
Defu looked up at the rice flowers and nodded.
Didn’t I say that, and I said it very seriously. Don’t you see that the master looks like he has lost his parents now?
Daohua looked puzzled: "That guy knows my master's temper. He has a sharp tongue but a soft heart. How could he really take it to heart?" As he said that, he shouted towards the deck.
"Xiao Yeyang, the sun is so strong outside, aren't you afraid of getting sunburned?"
When Xiao Yeyang heard Daohua's voice, he turned around and looked at her. Looking at her innocent and pretty face, and thinking of what Master Gu had just said, he became more and more annoyed.
It's okay not to think about some things, but thinking about them makes him upset.
He grew up in the palace, how could he not know that it was a place full of intertwined interests?
He didn't want those people and things to destroy this beauty at all.
But can he protect her?
Xiao Yeyang took a deep look at the rice flowers, then turned around and looked at the river water flowing rapidly backwards.
Seeing that Xiao Yeyang not only didn't reply but also turned away, Daohua was really puzzled. After thinking for a while, she walked out and tilted her head to look at him: "Xiao Yeyang, did my master scold you?"
Xiao Yeyang looked at Daohua, his eyes a little evasive: "No, I just thought of some troubles."
Rice Flower smiled and said, "Oh, our little prince also has troubles. Come on, tell me about them so that I can have some fun."
Listening to her teasing with a smile, Xiao Yeyang couldn't help laughing and raised the fan in his hand to hit her on the head.
When Daohua saw this, she quickly covered her head and looked at him vigilantly.
Seeing Daohua covering her head and looking at him, Xiao Yeyang's eyes were somewhat deep. He clenched the folding fan in his hand, slowly took his hand back, and smiled softly: "Okay, I'm just joking with you, I won't hit you."
Daohua put down her hand and looked at Xiao Yeyang with some confusion: "Xiao Yeyang, why do I feel like you're acting strangely today? Are you really worried about something? Is it about the Liulichang incident?"
Xiao Yeyang smiled and shook his head: "Don't think too much, I have nothing on my mind."
Daohua was silent for a moment, then thought for a moment and said, "There is nothing in this world that cannot be overcome. Even if you encounter difficulties temporarily, as long as you don't give up and grit your teeth, you will get through it."
"Besides, you still have friends. If you're willing to tell me, I'd be happy to help you."
Xiao Yeyang turned to look at Daohua, his eyes smiling: "Okay, I'll remember what you said."
(End of this chapter)
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